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Hemed the hero in second home win

September 25, 2017

They had another chance from inside the box nine minutes later, as Ayoze Perez laid the ball off to Chancel Mbemba, but the Full-back fired over the bar. "It was a hard-fought victory". And Benitez thinks they can do it again. "There wasn't much between the two teams". Away from home is hard to get points.

India vs Australia: Akshar Patel in, Ravindra Jadeja out for remaining ODIs

September 24, 2017

Apart from the one change, there was no real need for the selectors to think about altering the squad since most of the players they've fielded thus far have performed on one occasion or the other and this is the core team they would want to back leading into the World Cup 2019 as well.

Colts' Andrew Luck reportedly expected to begin practicing this week

September 25, 2017

Had Luck not planned to play until after Week 6, Indianapolis could have kept him on the PUP list and had an extra roster spot. He was on the physically unable to perform list for training camp but was not placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the regular season; that move would have meant Luck couldn't start practicing until Week 6.

Jets release statement regarding Sunday's national anthem

September 24, 2017

Owner Christopher Johnson was on the sideline, his arms linked with Jamal Adams and Josh McCown . "It was an honor and a privilege to stand arm-in-arm unified with our players during today's national anthem". The Jets' owner, Woody Johnson, works in the Trump administration, as the United States' ambassador to the United Kingdom - a role Johnson was handed after he supported Trump's election.

Paul Pogba set for operation with Ousmane Dembele's surgeon

September 24, 2017

That's according to ESPN FC United correspondent Rob Dawson , who writes that "the lack of a concrete timeline for Pogba's comeback is because United are yet to settle on the best course of action". "His injury is a little different to Dembele because he can heal without surgery", he told HS. So I'm not going to cry or be counting the days until Pogba comes back.

Ander Herrera Claims Manchester United Are Not Far Off Real Madrid

September 24, 2017

Same goals scored and same goals conceded has pundits proclaiming the title is already just going to be between the two Manchester clubs. Guardiola loves to retain possession as his teams build from the back, while putting stress on opponents by using over-lapping full-backs to outnumber them in the final third.

Texans look to keep winning, face tough matchup against Patriots

September 24, 2017

The Texans won that game 27-23. Linebacker Dont'a Hightower (knee), special-teams ace Matthew Slater (hamstring), corner Eric Rowe (groin), running back Rex Burkhead (ribs), linebacker Harvey Langi and offensive lineman Cole Croston are also inactive for Sunday's matchup.

Singer takes knee after singing national anthem in Detroit

September 24, 2017

Instead, at least 14 owners have issued statements condemning Trump's comments, none have supported him and many have joined their players in protest on the field. Tight end Eric Ebron alone stood behind the primary line of players. The Falcons are coming off a statement victory at home against the Green Bay Packers in a game where the Atlanta offense exploded and made the Packers defense look elementary, and they will be out for an encore against their second straight NFC North ...

Tom Brady posts message, photo with '#NFLPlayer'

September 24, 2017

The photo comes after comments made during a rally held by Trump Friday night in Alabama. Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick began kneeling during the national anthem last season - an act that many stars in other sports have since mimicked.

Patriots owner, Trump friend Robert Kraft chooses sides in POTUS - NFL fight

September 24, 2017

This comes after President Trump's comments during a speech at a political rally in Alabama, where he bemoaned the sight of players kneeling or sitting during the National Anthem. With the NFL kicking off its Sunday lineup early with a game in London, some two dozen players from the Ravens and Jaguars took a knee during the playing of the national anthem before the start of the teams' game at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.

The story between Braun Strowman and Brock Lesnar is far from over

September 24, 2017

It's the first big event since SummerSlam , as well as a Raw-exclusive show. No Mercy is 24 hours away and the card is STACKED ... so join me as I have some fun predicting the winners of each match before the big event. And then, to Lesnar-Strowman. The two have warned and attacked each other since. Strowman has never held a WWE title, will that change on Sunday? Can't decide on whether we'll get a full heel turn here, but the low blow Amore gave Neville this week might be an ...

Ferguson turned down Ribery transfer at Man Utd, claims Campbell

September 24, 2017

But according to The Times, Campbell revealed that Ferguson was less than impressed with the French midfielder. Sir Alex Ferguson decided not to sign Franck Ribery on the basis of a first-half performance against Bolton in 2006. Ribery left Marseilles the following summer to join Bayern Munich , with whom he would win the Champions League in 2013. Despite not making the move to Old Trafford, the midfielder has enjoyed a glittering, trophy-laden career at the German club, winning seven ...

Conte wants more from hat-trick hero Morata

September 24, 2017

Pedro gave the Blues a two-goal cushion at the half-time interval, before Morata killed the game off late in the second half with two more goals to complete his treble. Morata scored three times with his feet here - the three Chelsea goals he had netted prior to this had all been headers. However, Pedro Rodriguez extended the lead to 2-0 for the Blues in the 30th minute with a right footed strike from outside the box.

Limited flights resume to battered Puerto Rico

September 24, 2017

Maria knocked the power out to the entire island earlier this week. Maria Ortiz, a nursing home caregiver in Puerto Rico caring for residents, shows the conditions around the home after Hurricane Maria hit the United States territory this week as a Category 4.

Gerrard reveals why he told Coutinho to "stay away" from him

September 24, 2017

Ultimately, stubborn Liverpool managed to keep hold of their star Brazilian, but Barca are expected to go back in for him next summer. The astronomical earnings promised to the player would have placed him within the elite bracket at the club, between former Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez and the Spanish stalwarts of the team including Gerard Pique and Andres Iniesta.

Stoke City 0-4 Chelsea: Clinical Morata buries Potters

September 24, 2017

Now it's important to rest well and prepare for another game against Atletico Madrid. Chelsea's Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring their third goal. Hughes must also find a way to galvanise his side after two disappointing away defeats, at Newcastle United last weekend, then at Bristol City in the League Cup on Tuesday.

Antonio Conte Sends Message To Alvaro Morata After Chelsea Thrash Stoke

September 24, 2017

Thibaut Courtois of Chelsea makes a save during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge on September 17, 2017 in London, England. Defensive errors took it away from us. He was majestic on the ball and linked up so well with Fabregas and Moses, but the clinical edge he had last season is still lacking and it will take a few more games before he's back to his very best.

Hughes Plots Stoke Shocker Against Chelsea Despite Depleted Defence Line

September 24, 2017

Kurt Zomba is ineligible to play against his parent club while Ryan Shawcross and Geoff Cameron remain on the sidelines. "I think we have to be focused at what we do and not others", said Conte. Hughes will be relieved his makeshift defence does not have to contend with Diego Costa , who arrived in Spain on Friday to complete his impending move to Atletico Madrid.

Ravens, Jags kneel, lock arms during national anthem

September 24, 2017

The Ravens , who have never had players protest previously, had seven players take a knee: linebackers Terrell Suggs , C.J. Khan's participation in the statement is notable for several reasons; owners have historically sought to remain both literally and figuratively above what takes place on the field, especially when politics are concerned.

Stoke defence decimated for Chelsea clash

September 24, 2017

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that their 4-0 win at Stoke wasn't easy despite the scoreline and added that his side must rest ahead of another busy week. Morata nearly finished the game with a four-goal haul but fired his right-foot effort wide from the right side of the area on 88 minutes. The Blues passed the ball around in the closing minutes to round off a convincing win.

Stoke could have one fit centre-back for Chelsea game - Hughes

September 24, 2017

Chelsea will still be without Danny Drinkwater (calf) while David Luiz is suspended and Eden Hazard could make his first PL start but they have no fresh injury concerns otherwise. A physically imposing side Stoke play to their strengths and Mark Hughes team has the ability to move the ball quickly with strong running and crisp passing.

Viktor Axelsen wins Japan Open

September 24, 2017

Chong Wei is slated to meet newly-crowned world champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the final, tomorrow after the third seed stunned top seed Son Wan Ho of South Korea 21-16, 21-16 in another semi-final. "He has won so many tournaments and I have only beaten him once". In the women's singles, Spain's Carolina Marin, Olympic gold medallist previous year, reached the final as Japan's Nozomi Okuhara dropped out from the semi-finals due to knee trouble.

Lukaku goal gives United 1-0 win over Southampton

September 24, 2017

Football fans, particularly those passionate enough to follow their team around the country, typically don't react well to being told what to do, but you would have thought that Lukaku himself requesting to cease singing the song would have been enough.

Vikings' Sam Bradford Out vs. Bucs With Knee Injury

September 24, 2017

Tampa Bay is hoping it can be as effective stopping Keenum and the Vikes as Pittsburgh was last week in a 26-9 victory over Minnesota. There is no more important player on the Vikings roster than their quarterback, Sam Bradford . Defensive tackle Gerald McCoy had limited time on the practice field on Thursday and is on the questionable list along with LB Devante Bond, CB Brent Grimes (shoulder), and G Kevin Pamphile (illness) for Sunday's game.

Pogba could have surgery on hamstring injury - surgeon

September 24, 2017

Mourinho said he had "no idea" when Pogba would return to action in his pre-match press conference on Friday. Get the best sports content from the web and social in the new B/R app . Dr Orava has given his take on Pogba's injury and while he insists that it's possible for the 24-year-old's hamstring to recover without going under the knife, surgery may still be on the cards for United's record signing.

Australia post 293-6 in 3rd ODI against India

September 24, 2017

They surely are praying that Aaron Finch is fit for the tomorrow's match, which they need to win to keep the series against India alive. Kuldeep and Chahal have bagged ten wickets between themselves so far. Steve Smith: "We are going to bat". 'We're fine with fast bowlers, the player Adam Zampa said and he is happened to be classic at the match of the India vs Australia of this Sunday.

IPhone 8 Design Makes it hard and Expensive to fix

September 24, 2017

The iFixit teardown also offered some details on new A11 Bionic six cores chip revealing the new CPU to be layered over SK Hynix. IPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus were made available from September 22 in the US, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, the United Kingdom and other countries.

Inter Milan plot Jan swap bid for Arsenal midfielder Ozil

September 24, 2017

Ozil, 28, has reportedly chose to reject signing a new Arsenal contract, which means he will be free to discuss a Bosman move with foreign clubs from January onwards. As reported by the Mirror , the former Werder Bremen star is hoping to reunited with Mourinho at Manchester United , which would certainly raise some eyebrows if it materialised.

Carmelo Anthony Expands Trade List To Include The Cleveland Cavaliers

September 24, 2017

Stars literally aligned to bring in Anthony . This marks a monumental offseason for the Thunder and Sam Presti , their GM. ESPN reported that the deal for Anthony would be confirmed tomorrow. If that remains the case, NY might just try to make a trade during the season. The reality of being the third option is not something he has had to think about in his National Basketball Association career, but he has shared the floor with players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant at the ...

ICC launch probe into Sri Lanka cricket

September 24, 2017

The ICC statement came a day after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that 40 of its contracted players called for an immediate inquiry into certain "shocking" allegations made by former player and selector, Pramodya Wickremasinghe, insinuating unnatural and mysterious match patterns.

Shane Warne accused of assaulting pornstar Valerie Foxx, victim shares photos

September 24, 2017

Warne was apparently arguing with Fox on Friday night before she fell to the floor holding her face. The 30-years-old shared pictures on micro blogging site Twitter and captioned, "Proud of yourself?" She also tweeted: "Absolutely traumatised by tonight's events, being a victim of assault is terrible and I thank the @ metpoliceuk for their help & support".

Stoke boss Hughes: Chelsea struggling to manage their dark arts

September 24, 2017

Hughes is determined to keep his preferred back-three system, meaning Erik Pieters or Glen Johnson might be considered suitable for adapting to a central defensive role. "I think if you look at Costa, he was brilliant at it in terms of really taking it up to the edge, then stepping back, but affecting opposition teams".

England vs West Indies, 3rd ODI

September 24, 2017

The opposition look less than impressed by the autumnal weather and the conditions, and after losing the first match of the series, they can not now gain automatic qualification for the 2019 World Cup. 'He definitely brings a lot to the team, a wealth of experience, and his record speaks for itself, ' added Holder. Holder added: 'There's definitely still an opportunity to win this series.

Chelsea Thumps Stoke City 4-0

September 24, 2017

Stoke stayed in the game until Morata finished them off with goals in the 77th and 82nd minutes, first dinking the ball over Butland and then tapping in to take his season's tally to six. I repeat it's not simple to win away against them. Now he has to continue this way to be a great striker. Here, we look at some of the top football transfer stories from the British and world media in The Sport Review's Grapevine, published every morning in the lead-up to the January transfer window.

Man Utd and Man City title challenges analysed on The Debate Live

September 24, 2017

Last season, he said heading into the Manchester Derby League Cup match that United were fired up to get revenge for losing the league meeting in September . The two Manchester clubs now sit atop the Premier League table, with 13 points apiece. But Mourinho will be hoping that his United players can replicate what his Chelsea side of 2014/15 did once they were caught by City.

Kenya stripped of 2018 CHAN hosting rights

September 24, 2017

The necessary financial budget was allocated in order to convince the CAF that Kenya is eligible to host the 2018 CHAN, amid speculations that CAF would take the competition to either Morocco or South Africa. "Cabinet approved an allocation of 42 million dollars to cover the hosting of the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN), one in a growing list of events Kenya has bid for as part of showcasing our nation's talent and promoting tourism", the presidency said in a statement following a Cabinet ...

National Basketball Association commissioner Adam Silver 'disappointed' that Warriors' White House invitation withdrawn

September 24, 2017

Institutions like the courts, the news media and the business community have all been tested. The Warriors' star estimated he received about 20 texts when he first woke up on Saturday morning, flooding with messages "applauding me for sticking to my own beliefs" on his public criticism of President Donald Trump and his refusal to accept any White House invitation.

Tiemoue Bakayoko is available for Stoke City - Chelsea coach Antonio Conte

September 24, 2017

Geoff Cameron is also out with a hamstring injury while Kevin Wimmer is a doubt with his own hamstring trouble so Erik Pieters may have to play in defence. "I think previous year they were good at taking things up to a line and not crossing it". "Maybe they don't have that ability with the dark arts right on spec at the moment".

No. 13 Virginia Tech blanks Monarchs

September 24, 2017

But they eventually settled in and cruised to their second shutout win of the season. "We're halfway there", said outside linebacker Mook Reynolds, who had five tackles. The junior has scored a touchdown in six consecutive games and has scored 20 in his career. He's averaging 139 receiving yards per game. "It was really nice getting a rhythm going".

MI 28, Purdue 10: Instant Recap

September 24, 2017

Head Coach Jim Harbaugh didn't give a lot of information about his injury. "He ran the offense well and made big plays". He did say that it is believed to be a soft tissue injury. Evans sealed the deal with a 49-yard touchdown run with 6:46 left in the game to put MI up 28-10. Also, of note: A targeting call on Jacob Thieneman that gave MI 15 yards and cost Purdue a starting safety.

Auburn routs Missouri in first Columbia visit behind Johnson's big night

September 24, 2017

Johnson battled a hamstring injury that caused him to miss Auburn's previous two games, but he started the game and added another element to coach Gus Malzahn's offense. Auburn compiled a total of 482 yards in the game, putting together a solid performance both offensively and defensively. Drew Lock finished 23-of-39 passing for 216 yards and a pair of touchdowns for Missouri, which allowed its most points since a 63-37 loss to Tennessee last season.

David Warner Explains MS Dhoni's Role In Virat Kohli's Captaincy

September 24, 2017

Ever since letting go of the captaincy duties, Dhoni has continued to remain a strong support unit for Virat Kohli and the team behind the stumps. "He's a very good batter, he's played a lot of cricket over the past couple of years, he's got a lot of experience and for us at the top of the order, he brings a lot of aggression".

Butch Jones on Tennessee's 17-13 win over UMass: 'Just flat-out unacceptable'

September 24, 2017

It is unacceptable, and we'll get back to work tonight". The Volunteers acknowledge they're frustrated over a 26-20 loss to the 20th-ranked Gators that was decided on a 63-yard touchdown pass as time expired. UPDATE, 12:40: After one quarter, Tennessee and UMass are scoreless. "We talked a little bit about that, of making sure that we get off to a good start", UMass coach Mark Whipple said.

Gators rally to beat Kentucky

September 24, 2017

Last week, Kentucky won over SC 23-13. And then on two pivotal plays, the Wildcats reminded us all how it's possible that a losing streak to a division rival can span generations. One of the standout players of the game for Kentucky was their backup running back Sihiem King. Outscoring Kentucky 14-3 in the last period, the Gators were able to edge out Kentucky , scoring their final touchdown in the last minute.

Paul Daley Is Amused By Lorenz Larkin Trash Talking Him

September 24, 2017

But in January, he scored one of his most vicious finishes to date, when he took out Brennan Ward with a flying knee at Bellator 170. Despite a winless record thus far in the promotion, the UFC veteran is still truly happy to be in Bellator MMA.

Husker women's soccer team falls to Ohio State in Big Ten opener

September 24, 2017

Nebraska (8-3, 1-0 Big Ten) hit.347 as a team led by a bevy of blasts from Holman and the full variety of Albrecht's offensive arsenal. "There's definitely still things we need to execute better, but I think it was really exciting for us to get the win out of it".

Bills without tackles Cordy Glenn, Marcell Dareus for Denver

September 24, 2017

If there were any doubts about Siemian's ability to lead the Broncos offense , they're pretty much gone after his dominant display against the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday afternoon. Thus far, the Bills are top 10 in several key defensive categories, and the unit is powered by the defensive line; led by maybe the best pair of defensive tackles in the National Football League in Kyle Williams and Marcell Dareus .

Notes from the first half: Nebraska vs. Rutgers

September 24, 2017

A road showdown with IL next Friday will provide Lee his next opportunity to turn in a clean game. "Tonight, she was taking some risks in the middle tonight, which is really good. The Scarlet Knights drive 75 yards down the field in 11 plays, highlighted by an acrobatic catch by Jerome Washington and capped off with a 2-yard rushing touchdown from Gus Edwards.

UGA blows out Mississippi State to make strong statement in SEC

September 24, 2017

Having guys like Nick Chubb and Sony Michel to keep the chains moving is fantastic. Georgia has an edge in talent, but Fitzgerald will help Mississippi State keep it close. According to Dawg Nation , Jake Fromm will start against Mississippi State . We have to get him to make good decisions. That's an very bad lot of pressure for a true freshman in his first career start Saturday.

Heyman | Braves sign Kurt Suzuki to 1-year extension

September 24, 2017

That's a WAR better than what the Cardinals got from Yadier Molina this season (2.2) at $1.25 million less than Molina will receive next year. "I am glad everything worked out". They are good friends. Following a 1-5 start through his first nine major-league outings, he has posted a 3.00 ERA while going 2-1 with a.216 opponents' batting average in his past four outings.

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